UNCG Women’s Basketball Defeats Elon, 52-47 in Greensboro Coliseum
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women’s basketball team secured a 52-47 win over Elon on Sunday afternoon in the Greensboro Coliseum.
With Sunday’s win, the Spartans are 11-5 at the Greensboro Coliseum, according to the UNCG women’s basketball record book.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Three consecutive layups from Khalis Cain produced a 6-1 run for the Spartans to start the contest. UNCG shot 38.5 percent from the field to Elon’s 13.3 percent in the first quarter for the Spartans to close it out on top, 11-5.
The second quarter was very even, with both teams shooting 37.5 percent from the field and ending the frame with 15 points apiece. A final three-pointer from Elon’s Diamond Monroe, allowed the visiting team to cut the deficit to six (26-20). UNCG was able to hold the lead for the entire first half to enter the break with the 26-20 advantage over the Phoenix.
Elon was able to come out of the break to outscore UNCG 17-14 in the third quarter. Despite this, the Spartans continued to hold the lead to close out the third frame on top by three, 40-37.
The game continued to go back-and-forth in the final quarter. With UNCG up 41-39, with 4:46 remaining, Monroe notched a three-pointer to give Elon its first and only lead of the game (42-41). However, UNCG responded with a 7-1 run that started with a three-pointer from Kennedy Simpson to give the Spartans their lead back (48-43). The Spartans held the lead for the remainder of the game. Two made free-throws from Jayde Gamble secured the 52-47 victory.
BY THE NUMBERS
Cain recorded a double-double in the game after leading both teams with 15 points and 11 boards.
Isys Grady followed closely behind with 13 points.
Gamble and Ayanna Khalfani recorded four dimes a piece, while Gamble led the way with four steals.
The Spartans had six fast break points to Elon’s zero.
UNCG totaled 14 total assists, while Elon had seven.
RECORDS
UNCG: 7-3
Elon: 2-7
UP NEXT
The Spartans will continue in Greensboro by hosting North Carolina Central on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets for any home games for the 2023-24 UNCG women’s basketball season, click here to learn more or call the UNCG Athletics Ticket Office at (336) 334-3250.
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Courtesy of Emma White
Strategic Communications Coordinator
UNC Greensboro